Vigilante Businessmen Fight Crime on the Streets of Papua New Guinea

Rabaul Cops (2008): The police have given up on tackling crime in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, but several locals have armed themselves and taken up the fight. Subscribe to journeyman for daily uploads: kzbin.info_c...
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With no handcuffs, diesel for police cars or stationery to write reports, Rabaul's police are ill-equipped, even by Papua New Guinea standards. But local businessmen have had enough: they've enlisted as reservists and taken up arms.
Virtually every business has been hit by the so-called rascal gangs. "We were hearing of people being stabbed in the street and stores getting broken into," states shipping manager Adam Butler. Under equipped and demoralised, the police have thrown in the towel. "They don't really give a damn any more" complains Bruce Alexander. So locals have taken the law into their own hands. Every Friday and Saturday, they put on uniforms and collect their weapons for another night patrolling the town. "In the last six months, we've taken out just about all of the top ten criminals in Rabaul," boasts one.
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[@kenken1809]

I'm in my early nineties. I have been to PNG for my first business trip during the early 50'sThe crimes n corruptions will NEVER STOP if the politicians don't STOP their corruptions practices. I have not much time left in this world.My only HOPE for the people of PNG is your country wil have peace and security and prosperity REALLY SOON AND FAST.GOOD LUCK,PNG. AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

[@katahi0749]

So true as a New Guinean growing up in the philippines violence in New Guinean Is literally making me afraid of my own country

[@kiuk_kiks]

Are you still alive?

[@leeawari2398]

Life in most other places in png are peaceful. Lets not forget that

[@lilugoat9054]

the only time peace will come to PNG is white its 95% White European occupied.

[@comradejohn5302]

Hallo Ken, how are you doing?

[@jacksonnuli5616]

Rabaul is not a known crime spot in PNG.Rabaul is a known international tourist destination. This is not an accurate depiction of beautiful rabaul. unfortunately this documentary over exaggerated.

[@amarbaha]

I have been to Rabul, and stayed at the Kulau Lodge which had super views and the owner was beyond hospitable. Fortunately didn't witness crime there but in Port Moresby and in the highlands it was definitely touch and go at times. Lovely country though.

[@kurtminong3516]

Rabaul is the most peaceful town in Papua New Guinea I would say as a local myself .

[@nathanlam9884]

My dads home town rabaul, my mum is from new island beautiful country. I am stuck in Australia can't wait to go home to my family

[@alexzondramana2113]

bruh this shit was happening when i was like 5 years old and it hasnt changed one bit. papua new guinea will always be a dangerous country with high crim rates and police brutality. the australian guy i feel like is really trying his best. good ups to those people. the white dude kinda sounds funny when he trys speaking pidgin

[@georgey3054]

I stayed in rabaul for 5solid years and have never come across something like this . Rabaul is unlike other provinces PNG..

[@mdleweight]

Why the background music in this video? It makes the comments harder to hear.

[@leonardsidojahak2820]

This is my home town. I grew up here and was a kid when this Police reservists were patrolling the streets at night. Though the concept was good and had a good intention, many a times people were harrased and beaten. They could just stop you on the road, put the flashlight or spot light in your face and search you without a warrant. Every young man or boys moving or walking around in the night are suspected of being a trouble maker. Though that time the town had some persons that were feared in the community, most were just petty criminals.

[@Isaac-ho8gh]

Not surprised knowing that business is connected to police there..

[@derricklendu46]

I love the background reggae music❤

[@campbelltubavai168]

I'm from matupit and I believe there's no need to patrol the nights in Rabaul. But if the rascals are real, I guess that's because of the volcanic eruption in 1994 which result in people losing every thing. People need to start somewhere to survive. Some things for the Rabaul MP to think about..

[@bernardkuau776]

Rabaul is still better than other cities and towns in the country and world. It's peaceful though.

[@komapaiim]

These reservists are risking their lives doing this. Where are the real cops?

[@williambaglme819]

Did you watch the video? The video has your answer 😮

[@johannessogoromo4910]

This is not an accurate depiction of Rabaul. Rabaul is a peaceful area. You want to see real crime, go to Port Moresby, Lae, Madang, Wewak or the Highlands.

[@petrusbunu5606]

Foreign liars, some of their back yards are much worse PNG..

[@edaneo11]

Bloody the are police reservist in their 60's, why not recruit the youths

[@Sandman330]

Just abit of weed come on. 😤🇵🇬🇿🇦🇬🇧

[@Jack-gn4gl]

Yes should be legal, much better than alcohol

[@F.Krueger-cs4vk]

Ancient history. Hotel owner has moved on years ago.

[@LaurieIamau-jr7zt]

So much of this is exaggerated.

[@ribatlawrence2890]

Huh Bruce Alexander!! You are still wanted in Rabaul! You and your own recruited police!

[@dazzydaz8207]

Em mekim wanem?

[@hoodpeara5466]

A beautiful country no doubt 🇵🇬

[@carolinepercy1216]

💒

[@GuessTheRiddIes]

Charles bronson

[@Sandman330]

Rascals 😁🇵🇬

[@scotsmanofnewengland7713]

Time for your government to go solar and electric vehicles for police. Electric motorcycles are coming soon.

[@Jack-gn4gl]

They will turn off the power when everyone goes electric

[@homerbriseno143]

corrupt country , no hope .

[@aurockscastillo5460]

So many countries are like that unfortunately, in this case its because of lack of cultural development.

[@unluckydube]

@@aurockscastillo5460 what do you mean?

[@Isaac-ho8gh]

No wonder those police didn't find the murderer and rapist, they prioritised drug offences more than them and just drove along roads when there's so much jungle to hide in lol